Dordogne's Best: Travel Guide

DORDOGNE'S BEST is an ideal travel guide to a captivating French region. Written by a pro-author it explores key REGIONS; suggests ITINERARIES; details SIGHTS; then suggests great spots to EAT. All content (150+ points of interest/220+ pics) is original and independent; no recommendations are ads!

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DORDOGNE'S BEST starts with a TRIP ESSENTIALS section to help with planning, which includes coverage of FESTIVALS & EVENTS as well as TRANSPORT info.

A rundown of all the key REGIONS then helps orientate you, while an ITINERARIES section offers first-timers the ideal way to explore the region using easy-to-follow routes.

Or, if you’re keen on exploring local ART & CULTURE; delving into regional HISTORY; spending time OUTDOORS; or just want to find the best attractions for KIDS & FAMILIES, you might just dive straight into one of these themed sections.

Finally the app details many good places to EAT, DRINK, SHOP. A rundown of key RESTAURANTS and CAFES along with some backgrounders on REGIONAL DELICACIES will help ensure a perfect trip.

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APP FEATURE: TRIP ESSENTIALS
Key before-you-go information, including:
• Accommodation
• Costs
• Information & Media
• Seasons, Festivals & Events
• Transport

APP FEATURE: DESTINATIONS
The lowdown on all key parts of the region:
• Corrèze and its Upper Dordogne Valley
• Dordogne and the Périgord Blanc; Périgord Noir; Périgord Pourpre; and Périgord Vert
• Lot, including the Bas Quercy and Haut Quercy

APP FEATURE: ITINERARIES & TOURS
To organise your time around the region:
• The Dordogne Valley & Haut-Quercy (1-2 days)
• A Gabarre cruise
• The Northern Périgord Noir (1–2 days)
• The Southern Périgord Noir (2 days)
• Sarlat In-A-Day
• Upper Dordogne Valley Scenic Drive (2 days)

APP FEATURE: INTERESTS
Backgrounders and practical advice on:
• Art & Culture
• History
• Kids & Families
• Outdoors

APP FEATURE: EAT, DRINK, SHOP & MORE
Listings, backgrounders and recommendations:
• Food & Drink
• Restaurants
• Shops & Shopping
• Theatres & Cinemas

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APP FEATURES: TECHNICAL
• NAVIGATE quickly using the app's many image buttons; a global search; and internal hyperlinks.
• LOCATION info (using your device's GPS).
• Detailed OFFLINE MAPS and the ability to ADD YOUR OWN markers.
• Save and share FAVOURITES.
• One-click website LINKS.
• One-click PHONE CALLS (on phones).
• Easily CONTACT the author.

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CREDITS:
• AUTHOR: Paul Shawcross has penned city guides for Thomas Cook and revised and contributed text for several Michelin Green Guides. He has also authored pieces for in-flight magazines and coffee table books as well as articles for several leading periodicals including Living France, France Today and France Magazine. He is also the author of several other TouchScreenTravels travel apps including Provence’s Best and Nice’s Best.
• ICON GRAPHIC: bigwiz (pixabay)

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General update for 2025 travel. Fixed broken links and removed closed businesses. Improved mapping with locations now displayed in each entry as well as on the overview map.